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Over the years, women from different parts of the world have been part of resistance and protest movements that seek to bring about a change from the existing social, political and economic order. They have been in the forefront when it comes to fighting against imperialism, environmental degradation, patriarchy, war, deforestation and much more. They also fight for women’s rights and equality. In spite of having been relegated to the sidelines and not recognized for their commitment, women still continue fighting and there are numerous women who go on fighting and creating awareness about a host of issues that plague them as well as others. The following works talk about women in diverse fields who have made a change and continue to make a difference.
Revolutionary Women Today – The Wind Beneath My Wings.
Slide 1: Terpstra talks about various women who have fought the imperialistic order through their writings and work. She mentions a number of women who shun the spotlight and fight for issues like homelessness, poverty, war and women’s rights.
Meet the Badass Women Fighting the Islamic State.
Slide 2: This article focuses on the Kurdish women rebels fighting against the ISIS in Iraq and how contrary to the tradition in the region, women not only take part in combat but also hold more than half of the leadership positions.
Women in the Zapatista Movement.
Slide 3: The video showcases the role women play in the zapatista movement and how the movement has been molded by them. It also brings out the difference the movement has brought into the lives of the indigenous women.
The Women Behind Black Lives Matter.
Slide 4: This article focuses on the many women who keep the Black Lives Matter movement alive and organize massive protests.
Palestinian women and the national liberation movement: a social perspective.
Slide 5: A look into the struggles of the palestinian women for their rights as well as the liberation of their homeland over the years.
Women in Environmental Movements
Slide 6: This looks at the Chipko movement in India and the Green Belt Movement in Kenya which were spearheaded by women.
References
Terpstra, June. (2014, March 8). Revolutionary Women Today – The Wind Beneath My Wings. Retrieved from : http://juneemoon.8m.net/about_3.html
Salih. A. Mohammed. (2014, Sep 12). Meet the Badass Women Fighting the Islamic State. Retrieved from: http://foreignpolicy.com/2014/09/12/meet-the-badass-women-fighting-the-islamic-state/
Women in the Zapatista Movement. Retrieved from:http://www.schoolsforchiapas.org/multimedia/video-women-zapatista-movement/
Pierre-Louis, Kendra. (2015, Jan 22). The Women Behind Black Lives Matter. Retrieved from : http://inthesetimes.com/article/17551/the_women_behind_blacklivesmatter.
Kazi, Hamida. (2013, Nov 13). Palestinian women and the national liberation movement: a social perspective. Retrieved from: https://libcom.org/library/palestinian-women-national-liberation-movement-social-perspective-hamida-kazi.
Women in Environmental Movements. Retrieved from : http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/a-fierce-green-fire-about-the-film/2924/
